The two can stay with Syracuse for up to 14 days without needing to clear NHL waivers.

Both are expected to be available when the Crunch visits Binghamton on Friday. That begins a stretch in which Syracuse plays four games in six days.

Mikkelson has skated in two games for Tampa Bay this season while Labrie has played in three. Before the end of the NHL lockout, Labrie contributed eight goals, five assists and 74 penalty minutes in 32 games for Syracuse.

In other news on Thursday, goalie Pat Nagle has been recalled from Florida of the ECHL.